Briefs

December 17, 2009

COLLEGES

State players on All-America teams

In men's soccer, honors continued to roll in for some of the state's finest players. Virginia sophomore midfielder Tony Tchani of Norfolk was named to another All-American first team, this time by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Old Dominion senior forward Nane Joseph made the second team, and William and Mary senior Andrew Hoxie made the third team.

Hoxie, from Newport News and Denbigh Baptist High, became the first Tribe men's soccer player to earn All-American recognition since Phil Hucles of Virginia Beach in 2003. Hoxie had 10 goals and 12 assists for 32 points. He ranked third in the nation in assists per game and 11th in points per game. ...

In wrestling, VMI junior Ronnie Ellsworth - a Menchville High graduate profiled in Wednesday's Star Track - was named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for competition from Dec. 9-15. He is 5-2 at 197 pounds. ... In baseball, the national writers chose several familiar players to their preseason All-America team. First-teamers included Georgia Tech pitcher Deck McGuire, a former star for the Peninsula Pilots and Richmond-area Deep Run High, and Virginia junior outfielder Jarrett Parker. Second-teamers included U.Va. pitcher-first baseman Danny Hultzen.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Warhill boys edge York in overtime

In boys basketball, Stefan Walker scored seven of his 22 points in overtime to lead Warhill (2-4 Bay Rivers) to a 78-72 home win over York. The Falcons scored the first three points of overtime, but the Lions netted the next nine. Walker had 11 rebounds and Geoffrey Marston 14 points for Warhill. Trevaughn Swinton scored 16 to lead York. ... Adam Otey had 16 points as New Kent (6-0 Bay Rivers) cruised to a 78-58 victory over visiting Grafton. Joe Cibrin scored 22 to lead the Clippers (1-4, 0-4). ... Shawon Faltz scored 16 points for Lafayette, which overcame a six-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 48-45 victory over visiting Smithfield. Ricky Turner led Smithfield (3-2) with 12 points. ... Emmanuel Jones led the way with 12 points as Tabb routed visiting Jamestown 59-38. The Tigers (3-2) led 14-0 after one quarter and 46-16 after three. Tom Peterkin led the Eagles (2-3) with nine points. ... Laquel Bailey scored 18 in helping Surry County (5-2) to a 57-56 win against visiting Amelia. ...

In wrestling Tuesday, New Kent beat a pair of Bay Rivers District rivals, handling York 56-12 and Warhill 73-3. Trojans 145-pounder Devontae Fitzgerald pinned both of his opponents.

HOCKEY

Tokarski's shutout boosts Admirals

Rookie Dustin Tokarski (9-8) made 26 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Norfolk Admirals (14-15-1-0) won 2-0 over visiting Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before 2,809 at Scope and moved past the Penguins (13-13-1-1) for fourth place in the AHL's East Division. The Penguins lost in regulation for the third straight game.

Forward Mark Parrish scored at 12:48 of the second period. Brandon Bochenski added an insurance goal midway through the third period, moving into a tie for the league lead with his 15th goal of the season. Referee Chris Cozzan received an ovation as he returned to Scope for the first time since a sustaining a neck laceration from a skate blade there last March.

NBA

Kobe scores 42 despite splint

Kobe Bryant's season-high 42 points Tuesday night came though he was wearing a splint on his broken right index finger. He scored 20 points in the first quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers won for the 12th time in 13 games, beating the fading Bulls 96-87 in Chicago. "It affects my follow-through," Bryant said of the injury. ... Also late Tuesday, Tracy McGrady sank a 3-pointer in his season debut as Houston beat visiting Detroit 107-96. ... Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and 14 rebounds as Phoenix improved to 9-0 at home by beating San Antonio 116-104, though former U.Va. guard Roger Mason had 19 points.